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Snakes to Love!

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Snakes to Love!

Season 25 Episode 26 | 26m 46s | CC

Many snakes in our gardens are not harmful at all, except to vermin and plant pest like slugs and snails. Tim Cole from Austin Reptile Service introduces a few friends to love. Daphne explains why weather damaged fruit trees and grapes. Visit an old house and garden update. Cool down with Molly Pikarsky’s easy melon gazpacho recipe.

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